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Making decisions

Learn about impaired decision-making, who can make decisions for you, the types of decisions they can make, and how we provide support.
Understanding guardianship
Understanding guardianship

Discover Queensland’s guardianship system, the role of guardians and administrators and how decisions are made to respect your rights.
Children and young people
Children and young people

Find support services and resources for children and young people, protecting rights, promoting wellbeing, and ensuring every voice is heard.
Protecting adults at risk
Protecting adults at risk

Learn how the Public Guardian protects adults at risk through investigations, Community Visitors, and rights advocacy.
- Investigating abuse or neglect
- Community visitors for adults
Education and resources
Education and resources

Explore OPG’s education resources on guardianship, child advocacy and more, including videos, guides and tailored sessions.
About us
About us

Learn about our mission, vision, commitment to First Nations peoples, and how we support the community through advocacy, guardianship and engagement.
Contact us
Contact us

Find contact details for our organisation, including media enquiries, feedback and complaints.
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Child Advocate

Explore our "day in the life" of a child advocate to see how our staff make a difference, face challenges, and find rewards in diverse roles.

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Guardian

Explore our "day in the life" of a guardian to see how our staff make a difference, face challenges, and find rewards in diverse roles.

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Legal Officer

Explore our "day in the life" of a legal officer to see how our staff make a difference, face challenges, and find rewards in diverse roles.

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Investigations Officer

Explore our "day in the life" of an investigations officers to see how our staff make a difference, face challenges, and find rewards in diverse roles.

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Last updated: 30 September 2025

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